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Done Beats Nothing All Day Long

Done Beats Nothing All Day Long

Cecilia
Published on: 06/04/2026

Every local business owner in Chicago is thinking about AI. The ones gaining ground are the ones who stopped thinking and started answering. A note from Marvin on why the simplest system running beats the perfect system planned.

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EXPO Chicago 2026 — What Happens at Navy Pier Next Weekend

EXPO Chicago 2026 — What Happens at Navy Pier Next Weekend

Cecilia
Published on: 05/04/2026

EXPO Chicago returns to Navy Pier April 9–12, 2026. Over 170 galleries, thousands of serious buyers, and a weekend that fills every restaurant, car service, and professional practice on the North Side. Here's what Marvin observed.

Local EconomyEvents & What's OnFood & HospitalityRiver North
What Lou Malnati's Knows That Your Pizzeria Doesn't — And How AI Closes the Gap

What Lou Malnati's Knows That Your Pizzeria Doesn't — And How AI Closes the Gap

Cecilia
Published on: 05/04/2026

The most famous pizzerias in Chicago have infrastructure the independent owner doesn't. Here's what that gap actually costs — and how an AI concierge closes it for $197 a month.

Business TipsThe Business ClubFood & Hospitality
Chicago Business: The Business Club Launches Its First Chicago Chapter With an Exclusive Pilot Program

Chicago Business: The Business Club Launches Its First Chicago Chapter With an Exclusive Pilot Program

Cecilia
Published on: 04/04/2026

The Business Club launches its first Chicago chapter pilot program. Discover how established founders are using the P.A.S.S. framework and GHL to scale in 2026.

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